Using expletive insertion to pursue and sanction in interaction

Elliott M. Hoey; Paul Hömke; Emma Löfgren; Tayo Neumann; William L. Schuerman; Kobin H. Kendrick

doi:10.1111/josl.12439

Using expletive insertion to pursue and sanction in interaction

Elliott M. Hoey, Paul Hömke, Emma Löfgren, Tayo Neumann, William L. Schuerman, Kobin H. Kendrick

Language and Linguistic Science

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Abstract

This article uses conversation analysis to examine constructions like who the fuck is that—sequence-initiating actions into which an expletive like the fuck has been inserted. We describe how this turn-constructional practice fits into and constitutes a recurrent sequence of escalating actions. In this sequence, it is used to pursue an adequate response after an inadequate one was given, and sanction the recipient for that inadequate response. Our analysis contributes to sociolinguistic studies of swearing by offering an account of swearing as a resource for social action.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3-25
Number of pages	23
Journal	Journal of Sociolinguistics
Volume	25
Issue number	1
Early online date	21 Sept 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/josl.12439
Publication status	Published - 3 Mar 2021

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Keywords

conversation analysis
escalation
response pursuit
swearing
upgrading

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